Holly
Holly is derived from the evergreen holly tree, long associated with Christmas traditions and winter celebrations. The name evokes nature, beauty, and festive cheer, with roots in Old English.
Current Popularity
#419 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most English-speaking countries
- •Strong association with Christmas and winter holidays
- •Works well as both a given name and nickname
- •Remains consistently recognizable without being overly common
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Famous People
Holly Hunter
Oscar-winning actress
Holly Willoughby
British television presenter
Holly Marie Combs
Actress known for 'Charmed'
Holly Golightly
Iconic literary character from 'Breakfast at Tiffany's'
Statistics
204,548
Total births since 1880
1983
Peak year
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